Lady CEO

Smile, laugh and cry.

Abhishek's POV :

Next two days were normal with awkward dinners and breakfast between us. Her lips are sealed at all times. I must do something to make her talk and open up. She is too serious for her age.

As I was about to enter the kitchen I noticed Prakruthi hurriedly hiding all the apples from the fruit basket which is laid on the dining table once done she sighed with relief.

I casually entered the kitchen and poured myself a coffee. From the corner of eye I saw her trying to be casual as if she did nothing just a while ago.

I wished her Good morning and she replied with just a nod. I started searching. Are you looking for something she asked. Yes but they should be here I asked him(cook) to put them in this fruit bowl. She understood what I was searching for.

You have this breakfast it's really very good my cook is expert in making it, she started to change the topic. Okey if you say so I will surely have it but before that I must eat an apple I said.

She is embarrassed. I picked an apple from were she hid and ate it. Her eyes went wide and cheeks turned pink. We ate our breakfast in silence.

She was about to leave the kitchen. Hey Prakruthi  we need to talk. If it is regarding our work it's better we discus in office.

No not about work it's about us.
What about us? She questioned.

Nothing, can we be friends I don't have any friends in this city and since we are struck together why not enjoy. Let us talk watch movie tonight then have a nice dinner what say?

She stiffened a bit. Abhishek you are a nice man but this friendship and all does not work with me. In fact I can never be good with any kind of relationship so please forget it. She told that in a very stern voice yet sadness did not go un noticed.

After that we both went to office on our own cars. As usual it's a very busy day, so I skipped meals. After freshening up with out changing dress I came down for dinner. Even Prakruthi is early tonight it's only 10pm. We are in the living room.

She saw me and then turned the other side. She must be angry on me for the morning incident. Then hesitantly she started, Abhishek you know when you wear a shirt button them up, a tie should be tied properly and a pant should be...     She left the sentence unfinished.

I started wondering what is she rambling about. I think she is just trying to make conversation to make me feel good.
So I said Prakruthi it's ok let us forget what ever happened. She was about to say something but I cut her off I know you don't trust people but I can prove to be a good friend just give me a chance. You need not worry about falling for my charms like any other normal girl, because you are different in a best way. I tried flirting.

By now she fully turned to face me and there was this look are you for real. And then she suddenly had a mischievous smile. You think too high of your self. I was just saying your pants are on fire.

My mind struck in one place that's her smile. Suddenly what she said registered in my mind and immediately my hands flew to cover my front but there was no fire as she said. that's when I realized I did not zip my pant. This time I turned the other way and zipped it. I felt like a fool.

I heard a beautiful sound. She started laughing holding her stomach and tears in eyes. I am standing in front of her now. My face slit in to a huge grin. One silly mistake of mine has made her laugh heartily, I can repeat such foolishness  if this is how it's gonna end.

She couldn't control her laugh, so I tried to give a narrow look. I am sorry she kept apologizing but finally controlled her laughter after 5minutes.

I am sorry shall we watch movie she suggested. Sure I will change and come.

I changed in to night clothes and walked in to living room which is filled with popcorn smell. Wow did you make it? Yes, she replied. Would you like something to drink? Fruit juice please, she requested.

I got a glass of exotic mixed fruit Tropicana for her and red wine for me. I got real big juice glass full of wine so that I can enjoy uninterrupted. After placing the tray on the center table in front of the sofa I remembered about ice cube.

By the time I came with ice cubes there is only one glass with fruit juice. When I saw Prakruthi she is already gulping my wine with tightly shut eyes. She tilted the glass and my eyes went wide and took a gulp of air.

This juice is different where did you get from? Did you ever drink a red wine before? I asked. I was always curious but never dared to touch alcohol. I thought she would make a big fuss about it.

For a while she was quite watching some random movie. I got another drink for myself before drinking I decided to check what's on movie collection. While searching I heard a hiccup.

My second drink has vanished. Prakruthi started to laugh pointing at me with her index finger. I think you must sleep, I said, but She kept laughing at me for the earlier foolishness.

She keeps amusing me. What ever she does, is only increasing my interest in her. I like you i said out loud with out realizing. I am sure she heard me because at once it became quite except for TV volume which is very low.

I thought she would yell at me.

Shhhh.... Don't say it out loud. You should not like me, in fact no one should like me. She gave a bitter laugh. It's dangerous to like me or liked by me. They will kill.

Who will kill Prakruthi ? What are you talking?

I am not good for you Abhi. You are a good and lively guy. I am not good in any thing, you see I am a failure in life.

You were right that day about me. I dress like this to avoid attention. People think I am just a robot which works and has no feelings. But they are wrong it hurts here. She pointed to her heart. I wish my life was different happily married in to a loving family. She was crying by now. Sniffling now and then.

Let me take you to bed saying that I switched off TV. I slowly lifted her holding both the arms. She is half leaning on to me. We walked at a snail l's rate.

I love my family, my dad is my hero. Mom is too good to be true. My brother poor kid he is in hospital and I am here. I am a bad sister I can't even visit him. She kept talking all the while.

Finally we reached her room. No no from here I can manage she said. Even now she is trying to be in control. As I was turning she touched my hand so stopped and my sight followed from hand to her face.

Abhi, the girl you will marry is a lucky one. Good night saying that she closed the door.

I chuckled to myself still standing in front of the closed door. The one who captures you heart is the luckiest and I am going to be that lucky one. 

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